as in flooded
to cover with a flood
with the administration gulfed by so many real problems, it's absurd for the president to concern himself with this nonissue
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As a result of the controversy, speculation around Roan’s treatment of her fans has flooded social media for days.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Alumni flooded the stands of the football field during homecoming, and people have shown up in crowds to celebrate the centennial year at various events.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Altman, who was on the first floor, fell through the floor and was engulfed in flames.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Three cars were burning, and the carport area, where officials believe the blaze started, was engulfed.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Her husband said in a statement the family is overwhelmed by community support as the search intensifies.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the Gophers — making their first NCAA tournament since 2018, and first Sweet 16 since 2005 — were overwhelmed by their Big Ten rival’s size and experience.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Adeanah Francis returned to the home on Northeast 202nd Street and 15th Avenue, where her daughter, Kennedi Ray, drowned on March 5.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, 37 children with autism drowned in the state, the agency said.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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The car was then partially submerged in the water.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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One viral video shows Coco’s unit getting submerged in flood water during a rainy day in Los Angeles, while another shows one churning its wheels in snow.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Gulfed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulfed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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